Rex Marin Aphrodite 34

Sailboat 34′ 1″ Since 1976

Overview

Builder
Rex Marin
Model
Aphrodite 34
Type
Sailboat
Built
1976–1985
Designer
Carl Beyer
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
34′ 1″ (10.39 m)
Waterline length
28′ 11″ (8.81 m)
Beam
10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
Displacement
12,125 lb (5,500 kg)
Ballast
4,690 lb (2,127 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
569 sq ft (52.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
45′ 1″ (13.75 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 9″ (4.19 m)
P (mainsail luff)
40′ 4″ (12.30 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 11″ (3.62 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.3

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
224

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
39%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.88

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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